Exploring the UK News Industry

Which of the following best describes the typical readership of The Mail (Daily Mail) in the UK?

• Younger, urban, left-leaning readers

• Older, suburban or rural, right-leaning readers

• University students in London

• Tech industry professionals

What was the main focus of the Leveson Inquiry?

• The financial crisis

• Press ethics and practices

• Climate change reporting

• Sports journalism

Which of the following statements is true about The Guardian’s online presence?

• It has no online edition

• It offers free access to most of its online content, supported by voluntary contributions

• It is only available via paid subscription

• It is owned by the government

What is the primary role of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO)?

• To regulate television content

• To oversee press standards and handle complaints

• To produce news content

• To fund investigative journalism

Which scandal led directly to the establishment of the Leveson Inquiry?

• The Watergate scandal

• The phone hacking scandal

• The expenses scandal

• The Cambridge Analytica scandal

How much does a weekday print edition of The Guardian typically cost as of 2025?

• £2.50

• £3.20

• £1.00

• £5.00

What is the main difference between regulated broadcast news and most online news in the UK?

• Online news is always free

• Broadcast news is subject to stricter regulation

• Online news is only produced by newspapers

• Broadcast news is never live

Which of the following is a tabloid newspaper in the UK?

• The Times

• The Sun

• The Financial Times

• The Guardian

What does the term 'paywall' refer to in online news?

• A physical barrier at news offices

• A subscription or payment required to access content

• A firewall protecting journalists

• A type of news story

Which body replaced the Press Complaints Commission (PCC) in 2014?

• Ofcom

• IPSO

• BBC Trust

• Leveson Committee